About Alvin aqua Blanco

Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men's Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documented.

Controversial star comedian Dave Chappelle linked with Fear Of God for a capsule collection inspired by his tour with Chris Rock.

Who doesn’t love a good sweatshirt, or hoodie, and Disney characters? Such a combo makes the new collection from Champion and Mickey & Friends make that much more sense.

The Vintage Frames Company has developed a worthy reputation for elite designer eyewear. Known for taking a streetwear approach to moving its classic-inspired products, the brand is opening its first flagship store at The Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. 

Fear Of God Essentials has the basics down pat. The ESSENTIALS Core collection is the more accessible version, at least for your wallet, of the Fear of God brand and has quickly become a streetwear staple thanks to its dedication to muted colors and the items necessary to pad out any respectable wardrobe.

The fallout from Ye fka Kanye West deciding to be an unrepentant antisemite continues, and it’s affecting innocent kids. The multihyphenate’s already suspect, allegedly, Donda Academy announced that it will be shutting down, only to then say it’s still open hours later.

It took Byron Hurt 10 years to make his latest film, Hazing, and it was well worth the wait (or, weight). No, it is not a hit job on fraternities and sororities, but it is a sobering, often infuriating look at how seeking belonging can too often lead to life-long trauma, and even death.   […]

The 2022 Black Footwear Forum (BFF), formerly the African American Footwear Forum (AAFF), is going down this September in Detroit. The gathering aims to address issues of diversity in the world of footwear, and the list of attendees features a who’s who of creatives and talent in the business. The BFF is scheduled for Friday, […] The post 2022 Black Footwear Forum Goes Down In Detroit In September appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II officially hits your gaming systems in October, but players eager to get their hands on the latest shooter from the franchise will have access to the Beta in September. Playstation players will get first dibs followed by Xbox and PC users a week later. Infinity Ward dropped the intel […]

One of Allen Iverson‘s best  and more beloved takes on his signature sneaker is coming back. The Reebok Question Mid in the “Blue Toe” colorway is on the schedule. On Thursday (Aug. 4), Reebok announced that the Question Mid “Blue Toe” will release globally on August 19. A.I. rocked the model during his rookie season […]

You can't say Nike isn't savvy with the marketing. NikeCraft has announced an "ordinary shoe for extraordinary people," that happens to be designed by renowned contemporary artist Tom Sachs.

It’s understood that a man’s barber is one of the more important relationships in his life, just below parents, children, and significant others. Gillette Barber Council members and celebrity barbers Vince Garcia and Ray Santos are familiar with this important dynamic and how it only helps to keep their clientele looking fresh. Garcia and Santos recently […]

Tennis gear has always been highly fashionable, on and off the court. Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has the technical gear game down pact but its new performance-based tennis collection has the aesthetically pleasing looks to match.